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Can democracy survive now the world’s richest man has it in his sights? | George Monbiot
A vote for Donald Trump next week is also a vote for Elon Musk. The tech boss will have a springboard to greater power even than the US presidency. This is what happens when successive US ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
Trump’s greatest feat has been convincing ordinary Americans that he’s on their side. He is not | George Monbiot
The Republican candidate embodies all the worst aspects of capitalism, condensed into human form. Dear US voters, in the spirit in which I would beg a dear friend not to get a facial tattoo, I’m ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Trump has pledged to wage war on planet Earth – and it will take a progressive revolution to stop him | George Monbiot
Voters have never been swayed by ‘rational debate’. Only a genuine change in the way we do politics can prevent the march of the right. We were losing slowly. Now we are losing quickly. Democracy, ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Trump’s science-denying fanatics are bad enough. Yet even our climate ‘solutions’ are now the stuff of total delusion | George Monbiot
The ‘progress’ made at Cop29 has been on carbon markets: a world of magical thinking, over-claiming and distorted truth . We now face, on all fronts, a war not just against the living planet and ...World - The Guardian - 16 hours ago -
Survival of the richest: Trump, climate and the logic of the doomsday bunker | Jonathan Watts
The climate crisis created the setting for Trump’s economy-first win and it’s the global south that will suffer most. Donald Trump’s election is a triumph for the politics of the doomsday bunker, ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
TikTok founder becomes China's richest man
Zhang Yiming's fortune has leapt to almost $50bn, according to a newly published rich list.Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
At 97, Black Business Leader George Johnson Has Written His Memoir
The founder of Johnson Products Company, the first black-owned business listed on the American Stock Exchange, will release ‘Afro Sheen’ on Feb. 4.Business - Inc. - October 31 -
Who wins when Nigeria's richest man takes on the 'oil mafia'?
Having built a $20bn oil refinery, Aliko Dangote is now at the heart of a row in the murky industry.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
Goodbye, democracy — it’s Trump’s America now
In 2016, we could all pretend that Trump was an aberration. Not this time. People knew exactly what they were voting for.Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
US charges Gautam Adani, one of world's richest people, with fraud
Indian businessman Gautam Adani, one of the world's richest people, was charged by the U.S. on allegations of fraud. Adani is accused of fooling investors by concealing that his company's expansive ...Politics - The Hill - 9 hours ago -
Picture an all-seeing eye scanning the dying Earth – and then lighting on our ‘solutions’ at Cop29 | George Monbiot
What would it witness in Azerbaijan? A species that knows it is destroying itself but is too greedy to change course. Imagine, as many people do, an all-seeing eye in the sky, looking down on ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
It’s This Man’s, Man’s, Man’s World
You can’t count him out, sadly.Top stories - The New York Times - November 6 -
At age 97, pioneering Black businessman George E. Johnson has finally written his memoir
As he approached his mid-90s, pioneering Black businessman George EEntertainment - ABC News - October 30 -
World's largest coral found 'hiding in plain sight' near Solomon Islands for 300 years
The world's largest coral has been discovered by a National Geographic expedition to the Solomon Islands.Top stories - NBC News - November 14 -
Tiki the dog helps man survive gunshot to the head
An EMT told Chris Smith's family that his dog Tiki likely saved his life by providing warmth in the hours after he was shot. Smith got a second chance at life — and nearly two years later, another ...Top stories - CBS News - November 6 -
Can ‘mainstream media’ survive the second Trump era?
US news groups fear president-elect will deliver on campaign threats through regulation, litigation and intimidationBusiness - Financial Times - November 13 -
The Church of England is beset by shame and division. Can it survive?
After Justin Welby’s resignation and the John Smyth abuse scandal, critics say a reckoning can no longer be avoided. The resignation last week of the archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby , has ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Can the country’s healthcare system survive RFK Jr?
RFK Jr is about to make me and other healthcare professionals very busy if he is confirmed to lead HHS. And we are already exhausted.Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
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NBA fines 76ers $100,000 over statements about Joel Embiid's injury; team has no timetable for his or Paul George's return
It’s still unclear when either Joel Embiid or Paul George will be ready to play for the 76ers this season.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29 -
He's already won 2 MVPs. Now Lamar Jackson has taken his game to the next level
The Ravens' dual-threat QB is on pace for a historic season, though he'll be judged in the playoffs. Also: Which of the 4-3 and 3-4 teams are any good?Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23 -
Jason Caron had his best week at the Senior PGA. Now the club pro has a tour card again: Analysis
Jason Caron has delivered one of the most remarkable performances of the yearSports - ABC News - October 29 -
Johnny Wilson catches his 1st TD — now he has to pay the price
Eagles rookie Johnny Wilson got his first touchdown catch on Sunday but it's coming at a price.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 12 -
Biden now has his best opening to end Israel’s war on Gaza – and won’t use it | Mohamad Bazzi
Biden is as free from political constraints as he’s ever been. Yet he has chosen to seal his legacy as Israel’s tepid enabler. When the histories of his administration are written, it will be clear ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
The world has responded too slowly to the new mpox outbreak – here’s what it needs to do now | Mona Nemer
In the crucial first 100 days since the WHO raised the alarm, we have found worrying gaps in testing and treatment of the virus. Dr Mona Nemer is chief science adviser of Canada and chair of the ...World - The Guardian - 12 hours ago -
Pensioner who was punched has '1% chance of survival'
Marcus Fleming, 21, appears in court after a 74-year-old man was attacked in Antrim on Saturday.Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
The Democratic Party has no credibility on building democracy
Let’s hope the Democratic Party takes a good long look at their lack of credibility on democracy as they process the results of this election and plot a path forward.Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
How Sam Darnold has revived his NFL career with the Vikings and whether he can keep it up
Darnold is in position to have great success against the ColtsSports - CBS Sports - November 1 -
Man survives monthlong ordeal in US park on a mushroom, berries and water
Robert Schock recounts how he ‘really felt … close to death’ after being lost in North Cascades national park for 30 days. A man ingested a mushroom, berries and water to survive getting lost for ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
Tiki the dog helps Illinois man survive gunshot to the head
Leslie Reeves and Chris Smith were both shot on their first date. Only Smith survived.Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
Democrats Finally Did What Sherrod Brown Asked For. It Might Be Too Late.
Why Democrats in the Midwest are losing ground.Top stories - The New York Times - October 26 -
Europe’s unity at risk as sense of crisis grows
The EU needs investment to boost growth and competitiveness, but the debate over who pays has echoes of the financial crisisWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
Can America’s Health Survive Robert F. Kennedy Jr.?
What Kennedy gets right.Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago
